Monthly Archives: April 2011

Humbled by TED

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Mia Birk

Humbled by TED It’s official: thanks to TED, I’ve joined the ranks of talking-to-themselves-in-public persons – some of whom are engaged with voices in their heads, others to real live humans via Bluetooth. As I write this, I’m on an … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes in the Creation of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Mia Birk

A few weeks ago at the National Bike Summit, NYCDOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan officially launched the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide. It was a great moment, a culmination of close to 20 years of work, a celebration of a great … Continue reading →

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The Value of the Right Ride: Priceless

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Mia Birk

Join us in Portland for the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation’s 2011 professional development series. Why? Experience. There is NOTHING as effective as the right people going on a bike tour of places like Boulder, Portland, Berkeley, or Minneapolis. … Continue reading →

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Communities in Flux: Lessons from Tucson, AZ; Bloomington, IN; and Billings, MT

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Mia Birk

I’ve been travelling far and wide, spreading the Joyride gospel of hope and pedaling fun wherever I go. Hosted by lovely people in communities that have made progress but have a long way to go. Three of these communities are … Continue reading →

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